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The Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen College Algebra series is designed to be user friendly and to maximize student comprehension, emphasizing computational skills, ideas, and problem solving as opposed to mathematical theory.Suitable for a one or two semester college algebra with trigonometry or precalculus course, Precalculus with Limits introduces a unit circle approach to trigonometry and includes a chapter on limits to provide students with a solid foundation for calculus concepts.

The large number of pedagogical devices employed in this text will guide a student through the course. Integrated throughout the text, students and instructors will find Explore-Discuss boxes which encourage students to think critically about mathematical concepts. In each section, the worked examples are followed by matched problems that reinforce the concept being taught. In addition, the text contains an abundance of exercises and applications that will convince students that math is useful. A MathZone site featuring algorithmic exercises, videos, and other resources accompanies the text. ... Read more

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Intended to complement CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LIFE SCIENCES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 11e (2008) and COLLEGE MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LIFE SCIENCES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 11/e (2008).This separate book contains three unique chapters: Differential Equations, Taylor Polynomials and Infinite Series, and Probability and Calculus. ... Read more

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The worst of all possible worlds
This book is not for the recreational reader, indeed it is one of the most depressing and distressing documents I have ever read. Nevertheless, I urge all readers concerned with issues that impact on the survival of humanity to read it thoroughly and absorb the lessons which it so graphically presents. In terms of an indictment of our government and various vested interests, it compares favorably with J'accuse written in 1898 by Emile Zola in response to the corrupt behaivor of the French nation, government and army during the Dreyfus affair. The most horrifying event in the book, and there are many to choice from, is the description of how the Health Physics Division was subdivided after Dr. Morgan's retirement in 1972 and distributed among "other laboratory divisions where radiation protection is not a primary objective". When I read this my immediate thought was of the dismemberment of Lemuel Pitkin so brilliantly described by Nathanael West. One can only be appaled by the many destructive acts which occurred when the Angry Genie left the bottle. It is frightening that those responsible for them have, to my knowledge, never been cited for criminal irresponsibility.

A charming and important book.
This charming memoir starts in 1943, when Dr. Morgan was recruited away from his happy research on cosmic-ray physics to join the atomic-bomb project.He was one of the four or five persons assigned to figure out how to prevent bomb-workers from irradiating themselves to death. In 1943, it was barely known how to measure doses from thevarious types of radiation, so Dr. Morgan had to invent many a meteringdevice.Additionally, no one knew how to store the radioactive waste whichwould accumulate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where Dr. Morgandetected its escape-routes and tried to plug them.He became aninternationally honored expert and author on radiation health-effects andprotection measures. This is the story of a manof great integrity, who made enormous contributions to protecting health,and yet by his own standards, failed to succeed well enough.His"walk" through the nuclear age helps to illuminate thesuppression of scientific dissent in the nuclear enterprises --- andpresents an interesting contrast to books by Dr. Glenn Seaborg (Chairman ofthe Atomic Energy Commission) covering many of the same years.The ninthchapter covers Dr. Morgan's expert testimony for the plaintiffs in twolandmark trials (the Karen Silkwood Case 1979, and the Utah Bomb-FalloutCase 1982).The memoir provides not only an important record ofmoral, legal, public health, environmental, and scientific history --- butit also provides a highly engaging personal story of coping with theunexpected.

The Angrt Genie is a must read.
It is commonly understood that only the best books are made into audio tapes.On a whim my family and I put the Angry Genie to the test.We read the book aloud on our annual cross country car trip without one complaintfrom any family member. The surprize attraction of the Angry Genie is itsreal appeal to the non scientific person.By just glancing through thebook one might assume that he or she could be overwhelmed with scientificmaterial,however, by no means is that the case.In the 180 pages ofstory, from the amazing experiments under Chicago University Stadium to themany photos of actual players in our history, I was drawn to thepersonalities and inside details of the developments of a powerfulscientific discovery.In fact I most recommend this book because if thesurprizing revelations on several fronts.First, the power and importanceof science and scientists in this centuary is no more dramaticallyillustrated than in this story of nuclear power.Not even the terror of'Outbreak" or the suspence of 'Apallo 13" are equal to thereawakening we get in the Angry Genie.Second, Dr. Morgan was able toinput all of the required technical information and formulas in the bookwithout interupting the book's flow. Third, the historical, medical andsociological impact is compelling.There is the letter from Einstein toFDR about the potential of the bomb and the fascinating information aboutthe effects of all the different types of rays on humans.I plan ontelling my book club about this wonderful book as well as all my friendswho love historical books.

The true story of an unsung hero who saved countless lives.
I was captivated by Karl Z. Morgan's 50 year battle with powerful elements in the nuclear industrialcomplex for common sense safety measures.I was appalled to discover the extent of the damage the government inflicted uponour citizens through the abuse of nuclear power and and careless weapons'tests.Even more disturbing is Morgan's summary of numerous radiationexperiments our government secretly conducted on innocent Americans. Morgan stands out as a pillar of truth in a desert of deceit.No one canread this without thinking "I had no idea this was going on."

A man of faith becomes a world famous scientist.
I really enjoyed this story about a good human being who descended from a long line of Lutheran ministers going back to Martin Luther.It required considerable courage for Dr. Karl Morgan to publically detail the"biggest mistake" of his life when he reluctantly agreed tocensorship by his superiors.This book was clearly written from Morgan'ssoul and provides valuable perspective from a 91-year-old legend whostarted the entire field of health physics.This autobiography should berequired reading for all Americans. ... Read more

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This text takes a right angle approach to trigonometry and is designed for use in a one or two term course in college algebra with trigonometry or precalculus. College Algebra with Trigonometry 6/E has been written to maximize student comprehension and great care has been taken to produce a text that is mathematically correct and accessible to students. Emphasis is on computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than mathematical theory. Most derivations and proofs are omitted except where their inclusion adds significant insight into a particular concept. General concepts and results are usually presented only after particular cases have been discussed. The single most crucial topic is function. The function concept is introduced and developed from several points of view and is substantially motivated through many illustrations and examples. One of the primary objectives of this book is to give the student substantial experience in modeling and solving real world problems. Enough applications are included to convince even the most skeptical student that mathematics really is useful. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Mandatory Package College Algebra with Trigonometry with Smart CD (Windows)
This book was confusing. I found descrepancies. It really frustrated me. If you are an online student, good luck with this book. You will definately need tutoring.

A college student from MCPV
This book may be expensive but is really helpful, not only in class but also as a reference or as a study guide. The language used in this book issimple and the graphics and images easy to understand. For me trigonometrywas always a pain and I got an A in the class, so I decided to write areview for future students. ... Read more